League Coordinator: The UPSHOT League
About The UPSHOT League
The UPSHOT League is a premier women’s professional basketball league built on innovation, development, and excellence—on and off the court. We’re more than a league; we’re a movement designed to build connection, culture, and opportunity, where players shine, fans connect, and joy multiplies.
Our mission is to inspire, unite, and grow together—to UP everyone’s shot.
We are guided by four core principles that define who we are and how we lead:
· UPlift | Community- We rise by lifting others, and we bring our communities with us.
· UPward | Positivity- We look forward, not back. Our mindset is powered by relentless belief in what’s possible.
· Upend | Opportunity- We are game-changers. We boldly defy expectation, dismantle limits, and reimagine the future.
· UProar | Passion- We bring energy that moves people on the court and beyond.
Position Overview
The League Coordinator is a full-time, high-impact role at The UPSHOT League, reporting directly to the Commissioner. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with administrative experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity startup sports environment. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a passion for mission-driven work.
The League Coordinator serves as a central operator across all areas of the league’s business, supporting execution in marketing, sponsorship, basketball operations, communications, and business outreach while helping the Commissioner keep the league running efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
League Operations & Administrative Support
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Commissioner.
- Manage calendars, schedules, deadlines, and key deliverables across the league.
- Coordinate logistics for games, events, meetings, and league initiatives.
- Maintain organized systems for documents, contacts, communications, and operational processes.
- Ensure follow-through on action items and league priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Marketing & Brand Growth
- Assist in planning and executing league-wide marketing initiatives.
- Support brand consistency and messaging across all platforms.
- Track timelines, assets, and deliverables for marketing campaigns.
- Help monitor engagement and performance metrics.
Sponsorship & Partnerships
- Support sponsor outreach, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management.
- Assist with preparation of sponsorship materials, decks, and reports.
- Track sponsor deliverables and ensure commitments are met.
- Coordinate communication between sponsors, teams, and league leadership.
Basketball Operations
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of league games and events.
- Communicate with teams, coaches, officials, and operations staff.
- Help ensure league standards and operational expectations are met.
Business & Community Outreach
- Support outreach to business leaders, community partners, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, and communications.
- Help maintain organized records of partnerships and outreach efforts.
Communications & Social Media Oversight
- Assist the Commissioner with internal and external communications.
- Monitor social media activity across league teams for brand alignment and professionalism.
- Help draft announcements, updates, and league-wide messaging.
- Support real-time communication needs during events and game days.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably within sports, athletics, or a related industry.
- Proven administrative or operations experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of professionalism, reliability, and discretion.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and events as required.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in sports, athletics, events, or startup environments.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools.
- Comfort working closely with senior leadership.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
Why Join The Upshot League
- Be part of a fun, high-energy, mission-driven sports startup.
- Work directly with league leadership and play a meaningful role in growth.
- Gain hands-on experience across all facets of running a league.
- Help build something impactful at the intersection of basketball, business, and community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
